Stuck inside on a sweltering hot day with busy children? If you have or have cared for children for any length of time, you know what I mean. The children are full of energy and the heat index tells you that you’d better keep them indoors. But... being indoors can be just as fun as outdoors!
It is important to children’s health, as well as the development of social skills, motor skills and maintenance of healthy weight. Children who get physical activity daily get the benefits of improved fitness and cardiovascular health, bone and muscle development, improved sleep, mood and well-being. No matter what you end up doing, be sure to have fun with it!
For guidance on when it may be too hot to go outdoors and play, check out the Child Care Weather Watch Chart.
Tags: heat index , indoor play , gross motor skills , child care weather watch chart
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